Trending Now - Mamdani and Obama Hold First Meeting in NYC Childcare Center

WHO:

CNN - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

CNN - Former President Barack Obama

CNN - President Donald Trump

WHAT:

CNN - Mamdani and Obama met at an early childhood education center.

CNN - Mamdani greeted children and parents during the event.

CNN - Trump criticized Mamdani's new pied-à-terre tax on social media, stating that Mamdani is “destroying” New York.

WHERE:

CNN - The meeting took place at a child care center in New York City.

WHEN:

CNN - The meeting occurred on Saturday, April 16th, 2026.

CNN - Mamdani and Trump held meetings in the Oval Office in 2025 and earlier in 2026.

WHY:

CNN - Obama advised Mamdani to prioritize making good hires for his administration.

CNN - Obama expressed that many people would be watching Mamdani's effectiveness as a democratic socialist running the nation’s largest city.

HOW:

CNN - Mamdani and Obama had a private conversation before greeting local families.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 21:13 UTC)

on Thursday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with former President Barack Obama at a child care center, where they greeted children and parents. During the event, President Trump criticized Mamdani's new pied-à-terre tax on social media, claiming that he is “destroying” New York. Obama advised Mamdani to focus on making strong hires for his administration, noting that many would be watching his effectiveness as a democratic socialist leading the nation’s largest city.